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Chode ^ | 8/5/2009 | Chode

Posted on 08/05/2009 7:57:45 PM PDT by Chode

This will be a general purpose thread for F1 news and pings that really don't require a thread of their own.


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: chode; f1; f1gp; formula1; formulaone; grandprix; kmg
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To: nascarnation
thx, i saw it but dint want to ping the list simply because it was of interest to me... personally, i see it as a good thing

thx again for a different source

1,461 posted on 01/20/2014 3:00:21 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: Chode
via https://twitter.com/ScarbsF1 here's a pic of the new McLaren:


1,462 posted on 01/24/2014 11:46:49 AM PST by gura (If Allah is so great, why does he need fat sexually confused fanboys to do his dirty work? -iowahawk)
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To: Chode; All
And Renault E22


1,463 posted on 01/24/2014 11:48:06 AM PST by gura (If Allah is so great, why does he need fat sexually confused fanboys to do his dirty work? -iowahawk)
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To: gura; Chode; al_c; atc23; Bad~Rodeo; Betis70; biff; bobby.223; bobt7818; BreezyDog; brf1; ...

wow- so close to the start of the season?? 

Eric Boullier leaves Lotus, and is linked with McLaren

Frenchman will be replaced by Gerard Lopez as Lotus team principal, with speculation he could be on his way to McLaren to replace Martin Whitmarsh

Eric Boullier has left the embattled Lotus team, with immediate speculation that he is favourite to take over from Martin Whitmarsh as team principal at McLaren. On the day McLaren launch their challenger for 2014, Lotus announced Boullier's departure with immediate effect, with owner Gerard Lopez taking over as team principal for 2014 in a move which will send shockwaves across the paddock.

McLaren said they will not be saying anything about the identity of their team principal today, but since Ron Dennis regained control of the Formula One operation last week it has become clear that Whitmarsh's days at the helm are numbered.

Telegraph Sport understands he will not be involved in today's launch, and the timing of Boullier's departure would suggest he is set to move to McLaren, according to Autosport.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/mclaren/10594352/Eric-Boullier-leaves-Lotus-and-is-linked-with-McLaren.html

 

1,464 posted on 01/24/2014 11:48:44 AM PST by God luvs America (63.5 million pay no income tax and vote for DemoKrats...)
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To: God luvs America; All
Williams FW36:


1,465 posted on 01/24/2014 11:52:21 AM PST by gura (If Allah is so great, why does he need fat sexually confused fanboys to do his dirty work? -iowahawk)
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To: Chode; All
Force India's VMJ07:
1,466 posted on 01/24/2014 11:53:24 AM PST by gura (If Allah is so great, why does he need fat sexually confused fanboys to do his dirty work? -iowahawk)
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To: gura
thx much for the all pix and the reminder, i forgot today was the unveiling of the new McLaren...
1,467 posted on 01/24/2014 2:57:35 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: Chode


1,468 posted on 01/24/2014 3:22:20 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: God luvs America
took till now for Dennis to regain control...
1,469 posted on 01/24/2014 3:24:19 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: Chode

Thanks for that!


1,470 posted on 01/24/2014 4:18:01 PM PST by gura (If Allah is so great, why does he need fat sexually confused fanboys to do his dirty work? -iowahawk)
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To: Chode

To me these are more attractive than previous.
I never liked the high nose.


1,471 posted on 01/24/2014 4:23:51 PM PST by nascarnation (I'm hiring Jack Palladino to investigate Baraq's golf scores.)
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To: gura
most welcome...
1,472 posted on 01/24/2014 4:24:28 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: nascarnation
yes, i am pleasantly surprised...
1,473 posted on 01/24/2014 4:25:41 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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bernie triples down on the insanity...

Bernie Ecclestone wants double points for last three races

Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone wants to extend his controversial double-points scheme to the last three races of the season.

The new format, which has been criticised by fans, teams and drivers, has been introduced for the final grand prix of the season in Abu Dhabi.

Now Ecclestone has written to the teams saying he wants to extend it to the two preceding races, in the USA and Brazil.

He needs unanimous approval for his proposal to go ahead.

A number of teams have reservations about it applying even to one race after the uproar it has caused. Ecclestone's plan is designed to increase the chances of keeping alive the battle for the title until the final grand prix of the season, and thus maintain television audience figures. Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel has won two of the past three championships with at least three races remaining.

But Mercedes co-team boss Toto Wolff told a news conference this week that F1 needed to think carefully about whether it was a good idea.

Ferrari president Luca Di Montezemolo made the same point in last week's private meeting of the teams, Ecclestone and governing body the FIA, BBC Sport has learned.

However, Di Montezemolo is said to have accepted that double points being awarded for the final race in Abu Dhabi would happen this year on a trial basis.

Wolff said: "Was it the right move or not? Ninety-nine per cent of the fans say it is the wrong move, so perhaps it is something we have to revisit.

"Everything is possible. We had another meeting and decided to keep it for the moment. Discussions are ongoing."

But he did admit F1 needs to be open to ideas to prevent the championship being decided too early.

Wolff added: "If we see the same power situation with one team, it adds some spice. Obviously there is a lot to criticise but when you see audiences dropping, you need to try out things. This maybe wasn't the right thing but we need to find out."

Defending champion Vettel has called the plan "absurd", saying it penalises drivers who have done well over the entire season. And Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg said this week: "I'm sorry to say, but it's no good.

"But if you get to the last race and, because of this new points system, it remains exciting, I'm sure all the spectators will be sitting in front of the TV and will be excited and happy about it.

"Now we're all sitting here saying it sucks but maybe by the last race it keeps things exciting."

One team boss, who did not wish to be identified, said F1 chiefs had "completely misjudged the predictable negative response from the public", adding: "Let's hope it is overturned."

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner told BBC Sport the plan had been approved because Ecclestone, whom he is close to, and the governing body "are very much in favour of it".

Horner added: "For Bernie, it's very easy - he wants to keep the championship alive and the TV ratings high and there's an opportunity. It's a lucky punch and I think it's too much emphasis on one race."

He did add, however, that "it would probably be better to look at three races to take away an element of lottery over that last race".

Ecclestone, 83, stepped down from the board of the company which runs F1 following his indictment on bribery charges in Germany earlier this month but continues to run the business on a day-to-day basis.

1,474 posted on 01/29/2014 4:00:47 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: Chode

McLaren MP4-29 - rear suspension fairings

29 January 2014

This unusual solution has been garnering a lot of attention at the opening pre-season test at Jerez. McLaren have designed the MP4-29's rear suspension, in particular the toe link and the rear leg of the lower wishbone, so as to create elements which respect the 3.5:1 dimension ratio required by the regulations, but which are in effect large aero devices. At lower speeds they help improve the extraction of air from the rear diffuser, thus boosting downforce, while at higher speeds movement in the suspension components means they cut drag. The solution is considered legal by the FIA, but could lead to clarification requests from rival teams - especially as it's one that cannot be easily copied, since it would require a complete redesign of the rear suspension.


1,475 posted on 01/29/2014 4:06:22 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: Chode

Bernie must go drinking with the France family now, LOL.

I’ve always marveled at the contrast between the two.

F-1 for all its faults has always had kind of a ruthless capitalist approach, richest and fastest guys win, very few yellow flag resets during the race, etc.

Which is odd coming from the socialist Euro culture.

And the stock car boys largely formed from the very independent minded rural southern culture have formed up around a very common set of equipment and performance.


1,476 posted on 01/29/2014 4:09:32 PM PST by nascarnation (I'm hiring Jack Palladino to investigate Baraq's golf scores.)
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To: nascarnation
100% go figure...
1,477 posted on 01/29/2014 4:15:18 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: Chode

...he’ll probably be in Jail by the time the last three races are ran


1,478 posted on 01/29/2014 5:48:25 PM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Doogle
from your keyboard to God's ear/eye... 8^)
1,479 posted on 01/29/2014 5:58:28 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: Chode

Great info there Chode. Can’t wait ‘till the ‘14 Season kicks off!!!


1,480 posted on 01/29/2014 9:39:09 PM PST by bobby.223 (Retired up in the snowy mountains of the American Redoubt and it's a GREAT life!)
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